Lab Values
The normal values of potassium.
What is 3.5-5.0mmol/L
or
3.6-5.2mmol/L
A newly admitted client takes digoxin 0.25 mg/day. The nurse knows that which is the serum therapeutic range for digoxin?
What is 0.5 to 2.0 ng/mL
Left sided heart failure
Pulmonary Congestion
Resp-Orthopnea, PND, DOE,Cough, SOB
Neuro-anxious disoriented r/t low O2
Skin-cool,clammy
Pulse-weak,elevated
Oliguria-reduced urine output
Fatigue
One side effect of ACE inhibitors, in addition to hyperkalemia, is a ____.
what is nagging cough
neural tube defects
spina bifida:
occulta
meningocele
myelomeningocele
The normal ABG levels.
What is pH:7.35-7.45, PaO2: 65 to 100 mmHg, PaCO2: 35-45 mmHg, BiCarb: 22-26 mEq/L, O2Sat: 94-100%.
Coumadin
what is requires monthly aPT/INR (13-31 seconds; 2-3); reverse with vitamin K
QRS complex
0.6- 0.12 seconds
Pts should not have what 3 things before a stress test?
what is tobacco, alcohol, caffeine
The nurse expects an infant to sit up without support at which age?
what is 8 months
Hemoglobin A1C (Hgb A1c)
What is 4 - 6%
The STATINS
- decreases hepatic synthesis of cholesterol from sat fats in the liver;do not eat grapefruit
- atorvastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, gemfibrozil, niacin
The nurse is assigned to care for a patient in the emergency department admitted with an exacerbation of asthma. The patient has received a β-adrenergic bronchodilator and supplemental oxygen. If the patient's condition does not improve, the nurse should anticipate which of the following is likely to be the next step in treatment?
A. Pulmonary function testing
B. Systemic corticosteroids
C. Biofeedback therapy
D. Intravenous fluids
B. Systemic corticosteroids Systemic corticosteroids speed the resolution of asthma exacerbations and are indicated if the initial response to the β-adrenergic bronchodilator is insufficient.
What is the standard size range for an indwelling urinary catheter? What is the standard balloon size?
what is 14-16 French; 10 mL
SIDS
high risk conditions:
prone sleeping
soft bedding use
overheating
co-sleeping
smoking/substance use during pregnancy
smoke exposure after birth
Hematocrite (Hct)
What is
male: 42 - 52
female: 37 - 47
Lithium toxicity at 2-3.5
what is poliuria with dilute urine, tremors, muscular irritability, psychomotor retardation, confusion, giddiness
If a nurse is assessing a patient whose recent blood gas determination indicated a pH of 7.32 and respirations are measured at 32 breaths/min, which of the following is the most appropriate nursing assessment?
A. The rapid breathing is causing the low pH.
B. The nurse should sedate the patient to slow down respirations.
C. The rapid breathing is an attempt to compensate for the low pH.
D. The nurse should give the patient a paper bag to breathe into to correct the low pH.
C. The rapid breathing is an attempt to compensate for the low pH. The respiratory system influences pH (acidity) through control of carbon dioxide exhalation. Thus, rapid breathing increases the pH. Breathing into a paper bag aids a patient who is hyperventilating; in respiratory alkalosis, it aids in lowering the pH. The use of sedation can cause respiratory depression and hypoventilation, resulting in an even lower pH.
What should you do in case of signs of a transfusion reaction?
1) Stop transfusion 2) Disconnect IV tubing at hub and cap 3) Run normal saline at KVO rate from new tubing 4) Save blood, tubing, bag, etc. 5) Call provider
Twenty-four hours after birth, a neonate hasn't passed meconium. This may indicate which condition?
Hirschsprung's disease
D-Dimer
less than 0.4 mcg/mL
*used to identify intravascular clotting (DIC, DVT)
Donepezil
what is dementia, alzheimer's dx
Which of the following conditions is manifested by unexplained shortness of breath and a high mortality rate?
A. Bleeding ulcer
B. Transient ischemia
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. MI
C. Pulmonary embolism A high mortality rate is associated with a pulmonary embolism. A pulmonary embolism is an obstruction of the pulmonary artery caused by an embolus. It presents with hypoxia, anxiety, restlessness, and shortness of breath. Bleeding ulcers, MI, and transient ischemia are not associated with such a high mortality rate.
Rifampin is a drug for _____. It causes what side effect?
what is TB, orange urine/secretions
Bilirubin
adults: total less 1.5